Samuel Ackon
Assin Nsuem (C/R), June 9, GNA- Care Ghana in collaboration with some queenmothers and the District Chief Executive of Assin South District has discussed ways to boost women’s participation in leadership and local governance under its PROSPER III project.
The PROSPER III seeks to equip women across communities and districts with leadership, communication and negotiation skills.
In addition, it also supports the formation of market research committees and other community-based platforms that empower women to advocate for improved service delivery, including access to agricultural inputs and physical infrastructure.
During the meeting, Nanahemaa Abrekena II, Queen Mother of Assin Ngresi on behalf of the queen mother’s expressed their determination to conduct collaborative activities and engage higher authorities to advocate for the adoption of well- tailored recommendations to achieve the desired objective.
The desired objective, she noted, was women empowerment efforts and push for the inclusion of women in leadership positions within the district and beyond.
She noted that interventions such as the formation of women-led market research committees, leadership training and the establishment of Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA), had strengthened their capacity and confidence to reach out and lead.
She said the queen mothers were ready to use their voices, authority and influence to engage duty bearers and advocate boldly for more women to rise in leadership roles across the district.
Mr Jonathan Birikorang, District Chief Executive (DCE), was grateful to Care Ghana and Cargill, for promoting women participation in leadership and pledged to spearhead advocacy efforts to ensure that more women were allocated leadership roles to positively influence representation, especially at the local level.
Mr Sebastian Korese, Project Manager, appreciated the efforts of Care Ghana and Cargill through the PROSPER III Project, to improve women’s participation in leadership.
GNA
Edited by Alice Tettey/Christian Akorlie